HDMI™ is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI™ ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI™ is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.

Intel® Core™ 2 multi-core

This GIGABYTE motherboard supports Intel latest high performance CPU delivers the most
energy-efficient performance available today. Based on Intel's Micro
Architecture, the Intel multi-core processors with 4 cores and two
shared L2 caches provide the best capability-per-watt solutions and are
an ideal choice for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking
environments. This cutting-edge processor offers significant performance
boosts and provides an overall more energy efficient platform.

Available with 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 4GB of DDR2 800 memory.* Please refer "Memory Support List" for memory support information.

Gigabit LAN connectivity

The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation connectivity for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents.

Windows Vista Premium promises to deliver a streamlined computing
experience designed to fundamentally change how users view, find and
organize their digital information. With GIGABYTE New S series MCP73
series solutions all enabling support for Vista Premium, GIGABYTE offers
a fresh and unique desktop experience that will be more informative,
intuitive and completely new....more

As a member of the global community to look after the environment, Gigabyte complies with the European Union's Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive which limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances in electronic products.. From components and material selection to production processes, make up of accessories, packaging/color boxes etc; GIGABYTE has carefully examined and designed this product to be 100% RoHS compliant. GIGABYTE will continue to develop RoHS compliant PC components and commit valuable resources to promoting and advancing RoHS directive goals and objectives.

IEEE1394 motherboard

This motherboard with IEEE1394 FireWire interface from Texas Instruments (TI). With the transfer speed up to 400Mb/s, the new generation IEEE1394 interface further enhances PC connectivity with consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, and storage peripherals.

* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.